Royals frontman at the double

Dominic Samuel showed all the star quality to get goals at this level, firing the Sky Blues ahead in the first half and then getting what felt like a crucial second soon after the break. He tired in the closing stages but, having been forced to use all three substitutes, City were unable to pitch on Simeon Jackson to provide some fresh legs.

City slip into drop zone

As Steven Pressley pointed out, a 2-2 draw at Bramall Lane would be an excellent result in normal circumstances. The fact that City surrendered their two goal lead in the space of two chaotic minutes was made all the harder to take by the confirmation that Colchester’s shock win against Bristol City had sucked them into the relegation zone for the first time this season.

Luck is out for Sky Blues

The Sky Blues’ nerves were jangling once Michael Doyle had pulled Blades back into the game with a delightful chip and proof that when your luck’s out was provided when the home side equalised with a shot that took a hefty deflection on its way past Jamie Jones.

Phillips and O'Brien reflect on Sheffield United's second goal

Forest Green man puts in impressive debut

New recruit Chris Stokes, whose loan deal was rushed through last night after Jordan Willis suffered a training injury that is likely to keep him sidelined for a number of weeks, made a solid impression before he was forced to go off with cramp. That proved a turning point because City’s defence was still reorganising when Blades produced their double blast.

Doyler's praise for City

Former City favourite Michael Doyle was refreshingly honest after the game, saying: “Coventry were passing us off the park and then just got a bit giddy.”